By Mummy Grace 
Through two weeks of the NFL season, the Green Bay Packers enjoyed a rare distinction—standing alone in an exclusive “elite 2025 club.” But thanks to the fireworks in the Chargers-Raiders Week 2 matchup, they’re no longer the only ones holding that spot.
Sunday’s AFC West showdown didn’t just deliver drama; it reshaped the early-season landscape. With standout performances and key milestones hit, one of those two teams—whether it was Justin Herbert’s Chargers or the always-gritty Raiders—punched their ticket into the same elite company the Packers had claimed a week earlier.
For fans, it’s a reminder of how quickly the NFL can shift. What looks like a one-team highlight reel in September can become a multi-team race for dominance in the blink of an eye. Green Bay’s early achievement is impressive, but they’ll have competition now in carrying the label of “elite.”
The real takeaway? By Week 2, it’s clear the 2025 season is shaping up to be unpredictable. The Packers may have been first to the club, but they won’t be the only ones celebrating entry for long. With plenty of football left, expect more contenders to crash the party before season’s end.